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500 national flags will be installed in every district of Delhi On the 75th anniversary of the country’s independence, the Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, unveiled a “Deshbhakti Budget” of Rs 69 thousand crore for the fiscal year 2021-22. To commemorate the 75th anniversary of India’s independence, the Government of Delhi’s Public Works Department decided to install massive Tirangas at 75 different locations throughout the city. These tricolours will be flown proudly at a height of 115 feet in the air. This is the first phase of the Delhi government’s National Flag Project. Aside from that, at…

Under VC Najma, Jamia reached great heights: Jamia teachers’ body on her getting Padma Shree The three staff associations of Jamia Milia Islamia congratulated Vice Chancellor Prof Najma Akhtar for her selection for Padma Shree Award in recognition to her distinguished contribution in the field of literature and education. Jamia Teachers’ Association (JTA) in its message said during her stay in Jamia as its Vice Chancellor, Prof Akhtar led the varsity from the front. Help the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism’s subscription drive: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx “The university improved academic and research profile enormously and as…

Delhi govt mulls reopening of schools A delegation of parents of Delhi’s children led by policy experts Dr Chandrakant Lahariya and Yamini Aiyar submitted a memorandum to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia a day ago. Help the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism’s subscription drive: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx The memorandum was signed by more than 1,600 parents seeking reopening of schools. In a fruitful discussion with the parents Sisodia observed that continued school closures due to Covid pandemic over the past two years have not only resulted in a huge learning gap among children but also…

Weekend curfew lifted, 7 things you should know In a meeting held of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) to take stock of the Covid-19 situation in the city today, new curb rules were announced. Help the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism’s subscription drive: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx It was decided to end weekend curfew from this week. Other restrictions like the odd-even rule will end tomorrow, the DDMA said. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and DDMA chairman and Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, along with other experts and officials attended the meeting. On Wednesday, Delhi reported 7,498…

Major setback to Danish, Wajid and other male Councillor aspirants in Zakir Nagar, Abul Fazal Enclave The reservation order of the seats in MCD doing the rounds in Okhla online for the last few minutes has dashed dream of many men as both Zakir Nagar and Abul Fazal Enclave seats have been declared reserved for women. Help the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism’s subscription drive: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx Councillor Wajid told the OT over phone that both AFE and Zakir Nagar seats have been reserved for women. Councillor Shoaib Danish told the OT over phone…

Jamia V-C Najma gets Padma Shri Professor Najma Akhtar, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, has been honoured with Padma Shri in Literature and Education. Help the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism’s subscription drive: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx https://twitter.com/theokhlatimes/status/1485998356434681859 She is the first woman in Jamia history of more than 100 years to have won the Padma Shri. Professor Akhtarul Wasey is the first Jamia teacher to have won the prestigious award in 2013. Akhtar was appointed as the VC of Jamia in April 2019 and she was the first woman of any Central university to…

The government will lift all corona related curbs as soon as it can and work towards bringing the economy back on track, said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal while leading Republic Day celebrations at the Delhi Secretariat and hoisting the National Flag on Monday. Help the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism’s subscription drive: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx On the sidelines of the Republic Day, a grand celebration was held at the premises of the Delhi Secretariat. Kejriwal took part in the celebrations as the chief guest. “My heartiest greetings to all the people of India and…

25-year-old Jamia alumnus dies leaving behind Rs 18 lakh in medical bills A Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus died on January 23 after more than 40 days of hospitalisation, according to family’s friend. Jauddin, 25, who studied History at Jamia and passed out from the university two years ago was admitted to Holy Family Hospital on December 9 for treatment of intestinal tuberculosis, and he left us a day ago, said Jamia student Arbab Ali. In death, Jauddin left behind Rs 18 lakh in medical bills with the major part being waived off by Holy Family Hospital…

Delhi Metro launches special train to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav As part of the ongoing “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – celebrating 75 years of India’s Independence” (AKAM), a specially decorated Metro train was launched in the presence of Dr Mangu Singh, Managing Director, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and other senior officials at Yamuna Bank Metro Station on the Blue Line today morning. Help the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism’s subscription drive: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx The train was inducted into passenger services immediately after the launch, said the DMRC. The exterior of this eight-coach special…

SDMC administered more than 20 lakh vaccine doses: Mayor Suryan Mayor Mukesh Suryan said South Delhi Municipal Corporation has created a record as it has administered more than 20 lakh vaccine doses to citizens. Help the OT by paying Rs 500, 1,000 and more to sustain community journalism’s subscription drive: https://bit.ly/3Kk7edx He said the civic agency, while intensifying the ongoing vaccination drive, has been administered vaccines at 125 Covid Vaccination Centres (CVCs). The Mayor said the SDMC is making its contribution in the world’s largest vaccination drive, which is being carried out under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, by…